Drug possession charges and other criminal offenses related to drugs can have severe, far-reaching effects on your life and ability to earn a living. In most cases a conviction for a drug offense may not only result in jail or prison, but can also result in having your driver’s license suspended. Having an experienced drug crime defense lawyer on your side can make all the difference. For example, in many instances our experienced Drug Crime Defense lawyers can have your case placed into a Diversion Program or even into Intervention in Lieu of Conviction. Successful completion of either of two programs results in a Dismissal of your Drug Crime case.

The penalties associated with Drug Possession can vary depending on the level of offense charged. At the low end are Minor Misdemeanor Drug Possession offenses which carry no jail time, but can result in a maximum fine of $150.00. However, penalties rise steadily based on the type of drug and amount that you are alleged to have possessed. The top end of the penalty spectrum may be charged as a First Degree Felony – and if the State adds a Major Drug Offender Specification, you could be looking at an additional mandatory 10 years on top of the underlying Drug Possession offense.

Another potential penalty associated with all levels of Drug Possession offenses is a mandatory driver’s license suspension, whether or not a vehicle was involved in the offense. For all of these reasons it is important to have an experienced Drug Possession attorney to protect your rights throughout all of your hearings and trials when charged with a Drug Possession offense.